Climate Insights for Stormsvlei
Climate Overview
The climate in Stormsvlei is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 349 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 39 mm of rainfall. Stormsvlei is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Stormsvlei is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 13.8 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 1.5 in of rainfall. Stormsvlei is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Stormsvlei vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Stormsvlei vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Stormsvlei is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 349 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 39 mm of rainfall. July and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 15 mm. That's 24 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Stormsvlei is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 1.5 in of rainfall. July and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 0.9 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Stormsvlei is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Stormsvlei is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Stormsvlei is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 26 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Stormsvlei is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 42°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Stormsvlei based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Stormsvlei based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.